The following is a list of RUaD Communities:
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Othello School District/ Adams County/ Rural Initiative-Project completed Fall '09
- White Pass School District/Lewis County/ Rural Initiative-Project completed Fall '09
- CWU/Ellensburg/ Kittitas County/ Rural Initiative- Project completed Fall '08
- Dayton/ Columbia County/ Rural Initiative- Project completed Fall '09
State-level Efforts: Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking.
The Mission: The Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking provides state-level leadership to reduce underage drinking by leveraging resources and strengthening communities in Washington State.
Since 2006, key leaders in twenty-four state agencies and state-wide organizations have collaborated on issues related to underage use of alcohol. They believe the health and safety of Washington State youth is paramount; therefore, their overall goal is to strengthen the prevention efforts of all citizens, whether they are parents, community leaders, or decision-makers.
The RUaD Coalition carries out its mission by:
- Informing the public about the harmful effects of underage drinking;
- Collecting information and concerns from local communities;
- Providing information, training, coordination, and support to local communities;
- Providing guidance to impact public policy;
- Encouraging collaboration among state agencies, tribes, and other statewide and community organizations.
RUaD Strategies:
Strategy I: Reduce youth exposure to alcohol industry marketing;
Strategy II: Conduct an adult-focused communications campaign which
supports local efforts to reduce underage drinking;
Strategy III: Support local law enforcement efforts to enforce underage
drinking laws;
Strategy IV: Reach out to policy makers at the state and local levels regarding
underage drinking issues.
